The war in Ukraine has reshaped modern warfare in ways few could have predicted, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the evolution of counter-UAS. As drones – from commercial quadcopters to custom-built FPV kamikaze platforms – dominate the battlefield, traditional counter-drone methods have been put to the test, forcing militaries to adapt at an unprecedented pace.
Here are 10 ways the war in Ukraine has transformed counter-UAS, setting new standards for future conflicts.
1. The rise of cheap, off-the-shelf drones for both surveillance and attack
Drones were once seen...